Scouts
who earn the Citizenship in the World merit badge will discover that they
are already citizens of the world. How good a world citizen each person
is depends on his willingness to understand and appreciate the values,
traditions, and concerns of people in other countries.

Requirements

1.
Explain what citizenship in the world means to you and what you think
it takes to be a good world citizen.2. Explain
how one becomes a citizen in the United States, and explain the rights,
duties, and obligations of U.S. citizenship. Discuss the similarities
and differences between the rights, duties, and obligations of U.S.
citizens and the citizens of two other countries.3. Do the
following:

a.
Pick a current world event. In relation to this current event, discuss
with your counselor how a country's national interest and its relationship
with other countries might affect areas such as its security, its
economy, its values, and the health of its citizens.b. Select a foreign
country and discuss with your counselor how its geography, natural
resources, and climate influence its economy and its global partnerships
with other countries.

4.
Do TWO of the following:

a.
Explain international law and how it differs from national law. Explain
the role of international law and how international law can be used
as a tool for conflict resolution.b. Using
resources such as major daily newspapers, the Internet (with your
parent's permission), and news magazines, observe a current issue
that involves international trade, foreign exchange, balance of payments,
tariffs, and free trade. Explain what you have learned. Include in
your discussion an explanation of why countries must cooperate in
order for world trade and global competition to thrive.c. Select
TWO of the following organizations and describe their role in the
world.

1.
The United Nations and UNICEF
2. The World Court
3. Interpol
4. World Organization of the Scout Movement
5. The World Health Organization
6. Amnesty International
7. The International Committee of the Red Cross8.
CARE (Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere)
9. European Union

5.
Do the following:

a.
Discuss the differences between constitutional and nonconstitutional
governments.b. Name
at least five different types of governments currently in power in
the world.c. Show
on a world map countries that use each of these five different forms
of government.

6.
Do the following:

a.
Explain how a government is represented abroad and how the United
States government is accredited to international organizations.b. Describe
the roles of the following in the conduct of foreign relations.

1.
Ambassador
2. Consul
3. Bureau of International Information Programs
4. Agency for International Development5. United
States and Foreign Commercial Service

c.
Explain the purpose of a passport and visa for international travel.

7.
Do TWO of the following (with your parent's permission) and share with
your counselor what you have learned:

a.
Visit the Web site (With your parent/guardian's permission) of the
U.S. State Department. Learn more about an issue you find interesting
that is discussed on this Web site.b. Visit
the Web site (With your parent/guardian's permission) of an international
news organization or foreign government, OR examine a foreign newspaper
available at your local library, bookstore, or newsstand. Find a news
story about a human right realized in the United States that is not
recognized in another country.c. Visit
with a student or Scout from another country and discuss the typical
values, holidays, ethnic foods, and traditions practiced or enjoyed
there.d. Attend
a world Scout jamboree.e.Participate
in or attend an international event in your area, such as an ethnic
festival, concert, or play.